Hygiene & Cleaning

Choosing building materials that can be regularly cleaned and don’t contribute to the spread of microorganisms can have a big impact on the indoor environment and the building user.

A positive contribution to a clean and healthy environment

Proper hygiene is an extremely important consideration in a variety of room types. The appropriate cleaning and disinfection of building materials are proven methods to reduce and control the spread of infections, as is the ability of a material to not contribute to the spread of microorganisms.

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The importance of hygiene

A building material’s surface plays an important role in limiting the spread of bacteria and infection, which is why many sectors have such stringent health codes on the types of materials they can use.

When considering which materials to choose, especially in room types where regular cleaning and sanitisation is important, it is key to evaluate how a building’s products will influence its environment.

Choosing buildings materials that cannot be cleaned or which contribute to the spread of micro-organisms can deeply impact the indoor environment and the building user. In the hospitality sector, the improper cleaning of kitchens can cause food related bacteria to spread. Prolonged recovery times and re-admission to the hospital are symptoms of healthcare related infections. Five to thirty percent of patients contract at least one infection during their stay in a hospital.

Durable hygiene

To create a safe environment, building materials, including the ceiling, should be durable enough to be cleaned and disinfected without impacting the visual design of the space. They should also not provide nourishment for micro-organisms.

Frequently asked questions

5-30 % of patients contract at least one infection during their stay in a healthcare facility.

Related producs

As our acoustic solutions are made of stone wool, they have no nutritional value and therefore they do not provide sustenance to harmful micro-organisms. The following products all offer enhanced cleaning and/or hygiene properties.

Aesthetics & design

Sound absorption

The quality of sound absorption is determined by the layout of the space and the materials within it. Increasing speech intelligibility and how we experience sound can make a remarkable difference to our indoor environment.

Sound insulation

Reducing the level of distraction and the harmful effects of noise, while still creating a flexible, private and engaging environment, can be a challenge. Our dB products combine the benefits of great sound insulation and superior sound absorption.

Light reflection & light diffusion

Light is vital to basic human functioning and has a huge influence on both our psychological and physiological condition. With the proper use of light reflecting materials, you can create bright comfortable spaces for a building's occupants.

Fire

People expect their homes, work places, schools and hospitals to be safe. The use of non-combustible materials in a building do not contribute to spread of fire and buys valuable time for occupants to safely evacuate the building.

Durability

Given the expensive investment of real estate, construction materials, both inside and outside the building, need to meet the long-term needs of users. The right materials can help stabilise the property value and extend its lifecycle.

Acoustic challenges in healthcare facilities

Our Thinking themes

As part of the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who comes into contact with our solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges.